EL RINCONCITO SUPERLATINO III CORP

High Priority - Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to a maximum number of seats. The maximum number of seats has been exceeded. Observed establishment with approved seating for 18 units now operating with 32 units.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding at reach in cooler at front counter not labeled. As per manager rice pudding was made the day prior. Manager had employee label all containers with production date. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in throughout kitchen area not made of smooth material . Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food is served not made of smooth material .

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer at cook line with torn gaskets and interior lid in poor repair.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with approved seating for 18 units now operating with 32 units. Establishment is operating on a septic tank. Provided operator with seating change form.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer at cook line with ice buildup. Observed chest freezer at rear of building with ice buildup.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach-in cooler at rear of building missing ambient thermometer. Manager placed an ambient thermometer in unit during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen door at rear of building torn at time of inspection.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw pork over produce.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit at front counter observed ham (130 F - Hot Holding); ham empanadas (128F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours, manager took food to be reheated to the kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler across from prep table shelf rusted.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jusepe Toledo, Odalys Nuvia.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish soup in a container in the reach in cooler across from prep table not covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50 F - Cooling); cut lettuce (66F - Cooling), as per chef for less than 4 hours. Employee adding ice in the products to rapidly cool down, In the storage area next to the kitchen in a reach in cooler observed raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (47F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (50F - Cold Holding), chef stated they were cleaning the cooler in the morning and it was opened for some time, employee closed the cooler door and also added ice in the food containers for a rapid cool. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: During the callback inspection observed Walk in cooler, turkey (50 F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Roasted beef (50F - Cold Holding), restaurant manager stated that they had checked the temperature in the morning and it was below 43F, he also stated that he was calling the technician and adding ice underneath the food products to rapidly cool down. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers gasket torn, reach in cooler in the cook line, reach in cooler in the storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer next to the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50 F - Cooling); cut lettuce (66F - Cooling), as per chef for less than 4 hours. Employee adding ice in the products to rapidly cool down, In the storage area next to the kitchen in a reach in cooler observed raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (47F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (50F - Cold Holding), chef stated they were cleaning the cooler in the morning and it was opened for some time, employee closed the cooler door and also added ice in the food containers for a rapid cool. Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. An opener. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers gasket torn, reach in cooler in the cook line, reach in cooler in the storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer next to the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food accumulation Under a small preparation table in the preparation area. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled with old food accumulation, reach in freezer located in the storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler located in front of the fryers Ham, pooled eggs, cheese in a plastic container not covered. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed; raw ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); raw steak (59F - Cold Holding). As per manager for less than 2 hours, manager also stated that they had just gotten delivery. Subjected manager to closed the walk in cooler door to let the unit rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn, reach in freezer located near the steam table in the kitchen.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer against the wall near the steam table in the kitchen.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. For the reach in cooler located in front of the grill and reach in cooler located by the waLk in cooler. Manager placed an ambient thermometer in both of the units. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Stored food not covered. In a container in the reach in cooler located by the walk in cooler observed cooked pork chops and ham stored in a container not covered. Manager covered food on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded chicken above cooked chicken located in the standing white reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked pork ,as per operator from yesterday. (49F - Cold Holding); pasta,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cold Holding); Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: cooked pork ,as per operator from yesterday. (49F - Cold Holding); pasta,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler opposite cookline, marinated steak ,as per operator about 2 hrs ago,placed ice packs, taken at 12:00pm. (48F - Cold Holding)2nd temperature at 42°F at 12:45pm. Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler opposite cookline. marinated steak ,as per operator about 2 hrs ago,placed ice packs, taken at 12:00pm. (48F - Cold Holding)2nd temperature at 42°F at 12:45pm. cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding) operator placed in walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature at approximately 53 F. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit opposite the cookline, 2 door standing unit. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of bulk bins located opposite cook line and dry storage area, soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the standing 2 door unit. Warning

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the white standing reach in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken,raw beef with vegetables located in the chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked pork (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51°F - Cold Holding); raw portioned beef (50°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47°F - Cold Holding); raw fish fillets (50°F - Cold Holding); salmon steaks (50°F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler opposite cookline, empanadas (47°F - Cold Holding); Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: cooked pork (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51°F - Cold Holding); raw portioned beef (50°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47°F - Cold Holding); raw fish fillets (50°F - Cold Holding); salmon steaks (50°F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler opposite cookline: empanadas (47°F - Cold Holding); Warning

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed for the dish machine, Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler opposite cookline, ambient temperature at approximately 46°F. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at approximately 47°F Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located in the kitchen with torn gaskets. Observed reach in cooler cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit opposite the cookline. Observed raw beans storage container cover broken. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, 2 door stainless unit Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cookline. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in the bulk raw rice bin. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes containing single serve utensils stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered container of fried plantain chips by the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cookline by the fryers. Warning